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The Council of Architecture, in consideration of the Comprehensive Professional Services rendered by an Architect, has prescribed the Scale of Charges under the Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 1989. The Council of Architecture has reviewed the issue of Architect’s fees in depth and the revised and latest version of these documents, which was approved by the Council at its 40th meeting are presented here.

These documents stipulate the mandatory minimum Scale of Professional Charges with the intention of making the Client fully aware of the fees chargeable by an Architect. These documents are applicable to all registered architects and such Architects who have specialized in areas such as Structural Design, Urban Design, City Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture and Architectural Conservation.

WHAT ARE THE SCALE OF CHARGES OF AN ARCHITECT IN INDIA AS PER THE COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE?

HOUSING –

Individual / Independent House – 7.5% on the cost of works assigned.

Single Block Housing and Sites upto 0.5 hectares – 5.0% on the cost of works assigned.
Sites more than 0.5 hectares and upto 2.5 hectares – 3.5% on the cost of works assigned.
Sites more than 2.5 hectares and upto 5 hectares – 2.5% on the cost of works assigned.
Sites more than 5 hectares – 2.0% on the cost of works assigned.

ALL PROJECTS OTHER THAN HOUSING – 5.0% on the cost of works assigned.

REPETITION OF BUILDING IN SAME CAMPUS – 2.5% on the cost of works assigned.

REPETITION OF BUILDING ELSEWHERE – 3.5% on the cost of works assigned.

SITE DEVELOPMENT – 2.5% on the cost of works assigned.

ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION, RETROFITTING, ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS – 7.5% on the cost of works assigned.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE, SIGNAGE, GRAPHIC DESIGN – 7.5% on the cost of works assigned.

DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION CHARGES – 10% of the professional fees.

ADVISORY CONSULTANCY CHARGES – Rs 10,000/– per day for outstation project; Rs 4,000/- per day for local project.

This post was about the Scale of Charges charged by an Architect, for different kinds of projects. To know more about the Schedule of payment of the Architect’s fees, go to:

CoA | Schedule of Payment
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Q: What will be the construction cost to build a G+4 standalone building in India?

A: INR 1750 per Sq ft. (Includes angry local mobs, contractor’s profit and the box of sweets that the contractor gives you, while you sign that MoU and give him the first payment.)

Thank You.

How on earth in India did we figure that out?

First, we went around vizag Town (had to be a smart City for the cost to be applicable across India) and shortlisted a few good G+4 standalone buildings. Digging a little deeper led us to the contractors who put together these neat dwelling structures.

Next, we spoke to these contractors and came across a diligent and sorted out man among them who was scheduled to sign a new job soon.

After waiting for almost 3 months, we got a call from him in the morning and witnessed the sign off between contractor and the owners of the land.

Total Covered Area of the building – 10,300 Sq ft (Ten thousand three hundred square feet)

Total Cost from start to finish as per specifications below – “The total cost of Project is INR 1,54,50,000/- (Rupees One Crore Fifty Four Lac and Fifty Thousand only) inclusive of all taxes” – excerpt from signed contract.

a) 2 coat weather coat/ Rain guard/Apex Ultima over primer on exterior surface
b) 2 coat cement primer over wall putty on internal surfaces of each flat
c) 2 coat distemper paint over 2 coat cement primer over wall putty for the car parking area and staircase area
d) All wood and MS grill works will have 2 coat synthetic paint over 2 coat primer. Duco paint or Melamine polish for the main door
e) White wash for lift room and lift well

Paints -ICI/ Berger/ Asian

Services –

a) 1 x BE pump with Crompton Motor (2 H.P.) with necessary delivery and suction line
b) Water line from municipal supply to Underground Reservoir
c) Calling bell from main gate to Darwan’s room
d) 4 passengers lift (Telescopic door) with necessary license from reputed company

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Hope that helps.

Cheers,

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